Page 100 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

NOOSE

This is a simple knot
which is rarely used at
sea, although it is often
used on land by
campers and hunters
to snare birds and small
game. The noose is also
used to put tackle
cables under stress. It is
made in small·diameter
rope such as string and
horsehair.

Me/hod
Make a loop atthe end
of a rope. then take a
turn with the end
around the standing
part to form a loop (1 ).
Make an overhand knot
in it with the end (2)
and tighten the knot by
pulling the end (3).

Left:
1. Noose
2. Running bowline
3. Hangman's knot
4. Tarbuck knot